Sigma 18-35 1.8! (crop sensor though...)
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bought it at 940 sgd using credit card. but if you pay cash, its 920 sgd...seller is Alan Photo
by the way, since i bought it and paired it with my D7100, My dying interest in camera was cured!...its sharp sharp sharp!
finally joined the club. for those still thinking to join. I got my at 920$ (with gst, by cash)
got it from nu photo(relatively unknown if you compare to say Alan photo or tk foto but the prices are competitive and cheaper actually)
you can pm alvinzzzz
got it from nu photo(relatively unknown if you compare to say Alan photo or tk foto but the prices are competitive and cheaper actually)
you can pm alvinzzzz
hmm well if a grey set is one that is without local warranty then I guess he's selling local sets now. it's with 2 years local sigma warranty. and if you register online you get six more months. so I guess it isn't a grey set
if it was then.... it's a super sharp grey set haha
Wow u gotten at 920 for local set is a steal, tink I got it at either 960 or 980, lolhmm well if a grey set is one that is without local warranty then I guess he's selling local sets now. it's with 2 years local sigma warranty. and if you register online you get six more months. so I guess it isn't a grey set
if it was then.... it's a super sharp grey set haha
Ya I guess after alvin have to go local for the shop, amazing lens
Haha yeah man when I saw the quoted price I thought it was too good to be true but it is!
He mentioned I took the last set available with him so.....I guess I was lucky too
Yeah would most probably be getting from alvinzzzz if there are any lenses I need.
but with the sigma 18-35.....hmm. doubt so. hahaha.
I've read quite a lot of reviews for this lens and a small number of them mentioned that there are times when the focus is totally off. Source:http://www.dpreview.com/lensreviews/sigma-18-35-1-8/5
also, i've read reviews that said the focus will hunt a little under low light conditions and/or have front/back focusing issues.
does anyone have focusing issues with this lens? i'm seriously considering this lens for my next purchase.
also, i've read reviews that said the focus will hunt a little under low light conditions and/or have front/back focusing issues.
does anyone have focusing issues with this lens? i'm seriously considering this lens for my next purchase.
Hi, was a efs17-55, tamron 17-50 non-vc, sigma 17-50 OS user,
Now a 18-35 user, no complain so far, but do note the smallest aperture is f16 & no IS
If I buy it now, would the lens come with the latest firmware? Cuz my camera body is d5300 and it would suck if I have to spend another 80 bucks just to buy the USB dock. Does sigma charge you for updating the firmware? How long does it take to send the lens for firmware update/calibration?
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I've just bought this lens but I think I have backfocusing issue at 18-20mm.
I took some sample test shots and my focus is aimed at the spot where the ruler touches the iPhone box.
35mm - Focus seems accurate
28mm - Seems accurate
24mm - Still accurate
20mm - Backfocus; Focus seems to be around the 7.5 inch mark on the ruler
18mm - Looks like it's the same as 20mm; Focus seems to be around the 7.5 inch mark on the ruler
Bro how long did it take for Sigma Service centre to service your lens?
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I did some more testing and this time my DSLR is mounted on a tripod aiming at the chart. All at f1.8
35mm - Sharp
28mm - Somewhat soft
24mm - Sharp
20mm - Blurry due to backfocusing
18mm - Really blurry due to backfocusing
35mm - Sharp
28mm - Somewhat soft
24mm - Sharp
20mm - Blurry due to backfocusing
18mm - Really blurry due to backfocusing
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Any tips when going to the service center?
I saw from another thread that
- must call them up first and make appointment
- bring my camera along
- bring the lens cap
- bring warranty card
Any other things that I should know?
I only send in my lens only as it cannot auto focus in Live View mode in the D5300 when the camera was first released. I send it just before Chinese New Year and it took one week because of the holidays. Maybe you can call them for more details that you want to know.
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